Disposable modular reservoir

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a reservoir (40) that is easily removed from a grey water flush system. The reservoir is made modular so that rather than removing an entire reservoir/pump/circuitry system, the reservoir (40) can be separately removed from the system. The reservoir can also be made disposable, which can save cleaning and refurbishment costs. This can also increase turn-around time for maintenance of the system.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A removable reservoir for a water system, comprising:
 a back plate configured to be mounted to a surface and comprising at least one attachment feature; 
 a reservoir assembly comprising a reservoir body and a reservoir top, the reservoir body configured to be removable from the reservoir top, the reservoir top configured to remain installed with respect to the back plate, the reservoir top comprising an inlet configured to cooperate with a water outlet from a sink basin, the reservoir body comprising at least one outlet and a corresponding attachment feature for securement of the reservoir body to the back plate; and 
 a system for securing and releasing the reservoir body to and from the reservoir top. 
 
     
     
       2. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the reservoir top cooperates with a sensor system that detects a liquid level in the reservoir body. 
     
     
       3. The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a clamp for securing the inlet to a water pipe, wherein release of the reservoir body from the water pipe is caused by the user's manual release of the clamp. 
     
     
       4. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the reservoir top further comprises a vent tube. 
     
     
       5. A removable reservoir for a water system, comprising:
 a back plate configured to be mounted to a surface and comprising at least one attachment feature; 
 a reservoir assembly comprising a reservoir body and a reservoir top, the reservoir body configured to be removable from the reservoir top, the reservoir top configured to remain installed with respect to the back plate, the reservoir top comprising an inlet configured to cooperate with a water outlet from a sink basin, the reservoir body comprising at least one outlet and a corresponding attachment feature for securement of the reservoir body to the back plate; and 
 a system for securing and releasing the reservoir body to and from the reservoir top, wherein the reservoir top further comprises a connection flange configured to secure the reservoir top to the back plate. 
 
     
     
       6. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the reservoir top further comprises a sensor receiving portion that receives and aligns a sensor system with respect to the reservoir body once assembled. 
     
     
       7. The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a sensor system comprising one or more conductive electrodes that extend into the reservoir in order to monitor water level, water quality, pressure, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
       8. The system of  claim 7 , wherein the sensor system is integral with the reservoir top. 
     
     
       9. The system of  claim 7 , wherein the sensor system is a separate element that is mounted with respect to the reservoir top. 
     
     
       10. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the reservoir body is configured to be removable from the reservoir top and any related components such that the reservoir body can be disposed and replaced with a new removable reservoir.